Local Personalities

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A snapshot of just a few of the the local people who made a difference in our lives.

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Bill Sebright with his 4th grade teacher Mrs. Holliday. What a thrilling experience for both of them, to reunite at this beautifully restored Clayton School. Mrs. Holliday taught only the 1954-55 school year at Clayton. Starting in the fall of 1955 she taught many years at Deer Park Elementary. Bill taught the 1972-73 school year at Clayton after teaching 5 years in Redwood City, California. The next 29 years he taught at Arcadia School in Deer Park. He retired in June of 2002.

Lorraine (Milner) and Don Ball owned the Clayton Drive In for many years. Hundreds of local kids got valuable experience and college money working for these wonderful people.

Christina Neilsen Wind Cowan

This man was the epitome of Law Enforcement. He began his career as a Washington State Patrolman in Deer Park in 1946 through 1958. He later became the Commander over the entire eastern half of the State of Washington. He earnied his BA, Masters Degree, and teaching certificate. He finished off his illustrious career as a Minster for the Ione Congregatioal Church for nine years followed by nine more years teaching also in Ione, Washington. He was born in 1920 and passed away May 4, 2007. The 29 1/2 years he spent working for the Washington State Patrol were undoubtedly spent teaching others right from wrong and helping people by example. He thought the law was there to help you and that's what he did.

Great Granddaughter Susan Simpson wrote this, "She left her home country, learned a new language, raised another woman's family as her own, married twice for love or convenience, made a home in three states, outlived two husbands, raised a whole flock of kids and grandkids and was purely Danish but American too. A real woman." She was born April 22, 1863 and died March 27, 1954.

Wally Parker, now and then. Wally is editor and chief author of our "Reports" publications. Look for the fourth in the series later this year. Wally may include some of his motorcycle and parachuting adventures.

Leno Prestini is something of a legend. Part community character, part local folk-hero, he brought to the Clayton/Deer Park area something unexpected – something unique. Part bohemian, part cowboy, and yet someone everyone could feel comfortable having around. His craftsmanship, simple and straightforward, with little artistic fabrication to it, still endures. Through line and pigment, Leno often spoke to the working class with a clear accessibility. At other times, he seemed to go where no one could follow. Whichever or both, he has left the community a legacy it is finally coming to realize.

Gov. Sarah Palin. Born in a Neighborhood 50 miles East of Deer Park in Sandpiont Idaho.

Mr. Sam Perrins , "Let 'x' equal..."